Alexander Isak, the Newcastle United striker, is currently training independently at the facilities of his former club Real Sociedad as he awaits clarity on his future. The 25-year-old Swedish forward is keen to join Liverpool, who are reportedly prepared to offer close to \u00a3150 million, a sum that would set a new Premier League transfer record.<\/p>\n
Despite the strong interest from Liverpool, Newcastle remain firm in their desire to retain Isak, aiming to secure the striker on a new contract. Basque news outlet El Diario Vasco revealed that Isak has been working alone with a fitness trainer at Sociedad, focusing on injury recovery away from team sessions.<\/p>\n
Reports suggesting Newcastle were unaware of Isak’s location have been challenged by Sky Sports News, which states that the club is fully informed of his training activities at Sociedad.<\/p>\n
Real Sociedad, where Isak made 132 appearances before his 2022 transfer, holds a financial stake in any future sale. They are entitled to 10% of any transfer fee exceeding \u20ac70 million plus 2% of the overall fee.<\/p>\n
Formal negotiations between Newcastle and Liverpool have yet to commence. An initial informal approach from Liverpool was rejected, prompting the club to sign Hugo Ekitik\u00e9 from Eintracht Frankfurt instead. However, Liverpool are ready to submit a record-breaking bid should Newcastle show openness to a deal.<\/p>\n
While Newcastle remain determined to keep Isak, they are also pursuing RB Leipzig’s Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko, with competition now emerging from Manchester United for the young forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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